Designer

Summit Fire Protection•San Diego, CA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Designer position at Summit Fire & Security is responsible for operating with minimal supervision while completing project designs and submittals. The role requires familiarity with SFS’s quality documents, procedures, and work instructions related to the design function. Summit Fire & Security, a subsidiary of SFP Holding, Inc. (Summit Companies), is a leading full-service provider for fire detection, suppression, and security, offering design, installation, testing, inspections, and maintenance services across various verticals. The company is recognized for service excellence and supports trade skills, workforce development through apprenticeships and on-the-job training, and professional development with continued education, training, and reimbursement for certifications like NICET. Summit Fire & Security aims to be an Employer of Choice, encouraging initiative, independence, diversity, and personal career growth, and is committed to providing high-quality fire protection services to protect lives and property.

Requirements

HS Diploma or equivalent required.
NICET II or NICET III and/or state required certification required.
Equivalent experience will be considered assuming individual pursues NICET education.
1-2 years’ experience as sprinkler designer, required.
Construction experience, Mechanical aptitude, basic and advanced math skills, required.
Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers.
Ability to operate a computer, use Microsoft Office required.
Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.
Must be able to comply with SFS’s Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with HydraCad and/or other CAD software, preferred.

Responsibilities

Design automatic sprinkler systems including fire pumps, tanks, wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge systems using working knowledge of fire sprinkler codes.
Perform hydraulic calculations for each design.
Prepare submittal packages to send to (AHJ) Authority Having Jurisdiction and subsequent correspondence to achieve design approval.
Participate in coordination meetings with contractor.
Participate in design kick off meetings.
With assistance from the Design Manager, a Senior Sprinkler Designer, or others, prepare fabrication lists for pipe fabrication vendor and requisition materials for job.
With assistance from the Design Manager, a Senior Sprinkler Designer, or others, perform field surveys to ensure design is appropriate for structure.
Assist field personnel with design related installation issues.
Prepare and submit final job close-out documents after final acceptance testing.
Understand and follow SFS’s Safety program, SDS book, Hazardous communication program, policies and procedures. Employee must know where all related safety documentation is at all times on each project.
Periodically attend seminars or similar education/training sessions to stay abreast of latest technology, codes, and standards changes.
Communicate with internal and external customers in a professional manner.
Other duties may be assigned.